Which of the Following Is NOT Examined When Determining the Reasonableness

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT examined when determining the reasonableness of a search?

• A)whether the information predicting the commission of a criminal offence was compelling
• B)whether the information was based on a credible informant's tip
• C)whether the information was corroborated by a police investigation before the decision to conduct the search was made
• D)whether the information was obtained by unnecessary force

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Nomothetic Approach

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